Former Tropical Cyclone Gita barrelling towards country
What can you expect in your area from Gita today?
What can you expect in your area from Gita today?
EDITORIAL: Weather warnings are not predictions but it is worth heeding them.
Powerful swells, rain and winds are pounding NZ - and there are seven states of emergency.
A region by region breakdown of weather during Cyclone Gita.
Marlborough and West Coast camps fill up as tourists seek a safe haven before the storm.
Civil Defence Minister Kris Faafoi on Tropical Cyclone Gita after being briefed at MetService in Wellington. / Video by Mark Mitchell
MetService meteorologist Lisa Murray gives an update on what to expect from Cyclone Gita. / Video by Mark Mitchell
Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman are bracing for the arrival of Cyclone Gita.
The cyclone is expected to make a short-lived but potentially damaging landfall in various areas across New Zealand.
The wet weather will arrive gradually from this evening on the West Coast.
As the ex-tropical cyclone bears down, be prepared, forecasters warn.
MetService Severe Weather Warning: February 17th - 21st
MetService Tropical Cyclone Gita Update: February 17th - 21st
"Hurricane force winds" possible when Gita hits New Zealand.
Gita is set to hit NZ this week - and could be the most southern-travelling cyclone ever.
Central New Zealand appears to be at the greatest risk from Gita.
MetService Severe Weather Update: February 16th - 20th
Stargazers are expected to get a show tonight - if clouds don't get in the way.
Clean your gutters. Check your pets. Stock those batteries. Cyclone Gita is en route.
How damaging will the storm be when it hits? How long will it last? Is it just a fizzer?
Cyclone Gita is on track to hit New Zealand some time next week - here's what you need to do to prepare.
MetService Severe Weather Update: February 16th - 20th
A welcome dose of sunshine for most this weekend, before an ex-cyclone arrives.
There has been a lot of talk about climate change this holiday season - with good reason.
Most of the country is in for a weekend of sunshine and scorching temperatures.